¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ Leading the Way | Local, National, and International Coverage on Use of Cell Phones in Schools
The ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ District (¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ) is leading the way toward taking charge of a hot topic in education. The use of cell phones in schools is a popular subject and ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ's implementation of minimizing the use of cell phones in schools has been featured by various news agencies locally, nationally, and internationally, sharing our story.
All middle and high school students are required to place their cell phones in a locked pouch at the start of each school day, releasing the phones at dismissal. Teachers are noticing increased participation and engagement in classes. Principals are noticing more "good noise" in hallways and cafeterias with students engaging in conversations with their peers. The pouches have been used in all secondary schools (middle and high schools) beginning in the fall of 2023 and were previously piloted at NFA West Campus for several years prior.
CBS Mornings - October 20, 2023 -
CBS News - December 13, 2023 -
NBC New York - August 1, 2024 -
NBC New York - August 1, 2024 -
Edutopia - July 12, 2024 -
September 9, 2024 - Swiss Broadcasting SRF - [«Kassensturz» special – Mobile phone addiction among young people]
Bloomberg - July 17, 2024 -
New York State - August 5, 2024 -
ABC Eyewitness News New York - August 5, 2024 -
Mid Hudson Times - September 6, 2023 -
News12 - November 6, 2023 -
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